You know their names. Get to know their stories.You know their names. Get to know their stories.
Tune in to the exciting 12th season of Finding Your Roots, featuring an all-star cast and their untold family stories.
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Ancestry is proud to support this inspiring family history series.
Watch highlights from the new season
Watch highlights from the new season
of Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Take a peek at the stars and stories of Season 12.
Take a peek at the stars and stories of Season 12.
Episode 1
American Dreams
with America Ferrera &
Darren Criss
Episode 1
American Dreams
with America Ferrera &
Darren Criss
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps actors America Ferrera and Darren Criss uncover their immigrant roots, telling powerful stories that span the globe.
Episode 2
Great Migrations
with Wiz Khalifa &
Sanaa Lathan
Episode 2
Great Migrations
with Wiz Khalifa &
Sanaa Lathan
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces rapper Wiz Khalifa and actor Sanaa Lathan to ancestors who left the American South, boldly breaking racial barriers.
Episode 3
Caribbean Roots
with Delroy Lindo &
Liza Colón-Zayas
Episode 3
Caribbean Roots
with Delroy Lindo &
Liza Colón-Zayas
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the Caribbean roots of actors Liza Colón-Zayas and Delroy Lindo, meeting ancestors who took enormous risks.
Episode 4
The Road We Took
with Hasan Minhaj &
Lizzy Caplan
Episode 4
The Road We Took
with Hasan Minhaj &
Lizzy Caplan
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces actor Lizzy Caplan and comedian Hasan Minhaj to ancestors whose brave decisions forever reshaped their families.
Episode 5
Love & Basketball
with Brittney Griner &
Chris Paul
Episode 5
Love & Basketball
with Brittney Griner &
Chris Paul
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the family trees of basketball stars Brittney Griner and Chris Paul, uncovering ancestors who had extraordinary talents.
Episode 6
Westward Bound
with Tracy Letts &
Sara Haines
Episode 6
Westward Bound
with Sara Haines &
Tracy Letts
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of talk show host Sara Haines and playwright Tracy Letts from the American West to surprising places back east.
Episode 7
Family Harmonies
with Flea & Lizzo
Episode 7
Family Harmonies
with Flea & Lizzo
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of musicians Lizzo and Flea, traveling across the globe to find stories of the ancestors who inspired their work.
Episode 8
Artistic Roots
with Spike Lee &
Kristin Chenoweth
Episode 8
Artistic Roots
with Spike Lee &
Kristin Chenoweth
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of director Spike Lee and actor Kristin Chenoweth, meeting ancestors whose creativity built their families.
Episode 9
Song of the South
with Rhiannon Giddens &
Danielle Deadwyler
Episode 9
Song of the South
with Rhiannon Giddens &
Danielle Deadwyler
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the family secrets of Danielle Deadwyler and Rhiannon Giddens, uncovering stories their ancestors once hid.
Episode 10
Rags to Riches
with Kate Burton &
Barry Diller
Episode 10
Rags to Riches
with Barry Diller &
Kate Burton
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of actor Kate Burton and media mogul Barry Diller, meeting ancestors who made huge sacrifices to escape poverty.
Guests are subject to change.
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